Blogger allows you to use a custom domain (e.g., www.example.com) instead of the default blogspot.com domain.
This enhances your blog’s branding, SEO, and professionalism. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your custom domain in Blogger.
Why Use a Custom Domain?
- Increases brand credibility.
- Enhances SEO and search visibility.
- Provides better control over your website.
- Makes your blog look more professional.
Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure you have:
- An active Blogger account.
- A purchased custom domain from a registrar (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare).
- Access to your domain's DNS settings.
Step 1: Configure Your Custom Domain in Blogger
- Log in to Blogger and go to Settings.
- Under Publishing, click Custom domain.
- Enter your domain name (e.g.,
www.example.com) and click Save. - Blogger will display an error message with CNAME records. These records are required for domain verification.
Step 2: Update DNS Records in Your Domain Registrar
To connect your domain to Blogger, you need to update your DNS settings.
Add CNAME Records
Go to your domain registrar’s DNS settings.
Add the two CNAME records provided by Blogger:
Type Name Value CNAME www ghs.google.com CNAME xyz abc.googlehosted.com (Unique to your blog)
📌 Note: Replace xyz and abc.googlehosted.com with the unique CNAME values Blogger provided.
Add A Records (For Naked Domain Redirect)
Add the following A records to redirect the naked domain (
example.com) to Blogger:Type Name Value A @ 216.239.32.21 A @ 216.239.34.21 A @ 216.239.36.21 A @ 216.239.38.21
Step 3: Verify and Save Settings in Blogger
- Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 24 hours).
- Go back to Blogger > Settings > Custom domain.
- Click Save again.
- Your custom domain should now be linked to Blogger.
Step 4: Enable HTTPS for Security
- Once your domain is set up, go to Blogger > Settings.
- Turn on HTTPS availability and HTTPS redirect.
- This ensures a secure connection and improves SEO.
Troubleshooting Tips
Issue: Domain Not Linking
✅ Double-check CNAME and A records in DNS settings. ✅ Wait for DNS propagation to complete. ✅ Clear your browser cache and try again.
Issue: HTTPS Not Working
✅ Ensure HTTPS availability is enabled in Blogger. ✅ Allow time for SSL certificate activation. ✅ Remove any conflicting SSL settings in your domain registrar.
Conclusion
Adding a custom domain to Blogger is a simple yet essential step to improve your blog’s credibility and SEO. Follow these steps, and your blog will be live on a custom domain in no time!
🚀 Try it out and boost your blog's professional appeal today!